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Are high-vis equestrian products protected by copyright?
High Court has ruled that copyright does not subsist in high visibility equestrian waistcoat, an elasticated hat band and horse neck band

Rosie Burbidge
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Are VETSURE and PETSURE confusingly similar?
The English Court of Appeal has reversed a High Court decision in a trade mark infringement case.

Rosie Burbidge
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Scam EUIPO invoices - a German court finds fraud
A German criminal court has found three defendants guilty of fraud for sending misleading invoices to EUIPO customers.

Rosie Burbidge
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Can you get a roundel trade mark infringement?
The importance of having a strong trade mark portfolio was evident in a recent judgment given by Deputy High Court Judge David Stone.

Rosie Burbidge
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Is there copyright in a shoe?
Danish Court findsthat Steve Madden’s GRAND AVE shoe infringed copyright in GANNI’s Buckle Ballerina shoe

Rosie Burbidge
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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How can you buy IP rights that went 'bona vacantia' when a UK company was dissolved?
When a UK company is dissolved, any IP rights it owns automatically fall under the Crown's ownership and available for purchase.
Kaviyana Sitartha
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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How to use Visual Disclaimers in registered designs: Insights from MARQUES
Design registrations offer significant benefits. Amongst other things, they can help protect a brand's visual language.

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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When is an artwork an IP infringement?
UK court hears trade mark infringement claim brought by Icelandic fishing company Samherji against artist, Odee.

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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It's all in the brain: Neuroscience meets trade mark law at MARQUES
Neuroscience, consumer behavior, and trade mark law. A potentially powerful combination

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Navigating Product Design Protection Across Europe: Insights from MARQUES
Navigating Product Design Protection Across Europe: Insights from MARQUES

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Navigating the Court of Public Opinion in IP Disputes: Insights from MARQUES
The MARQUES annual conference is gathering almost 1,000 intellectual property enthusiasts from around the world. One of the most...

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Performers' rights after death - the Rogue One Cushing saga continues
A long time ago (late 2023) in a courtroom far far away (London), a case began concerning the use of likeness of the actor Peter Cushing

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Why did two easy trade mark infringement claims fail?
EasyGroup has recently lost two cases against other companies that use the word easy in their branding. In a judgment  on 4 September...

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 13, 20244 min read
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What does the EU's AI Act mean for you?
The EU's AI Act is the first comprehensive law to regulate AI

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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No cash in the register. Why was summary judgment refused in software IP ownership dispute?
When software is commissioned, the key consideration is whether there is a contract and, if so, what rights are to be implied

Rosie Burbidge
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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When are a 'crowded market' and earlier coexistence agreements relevant to trade mark infringement?
An appeal against a case which found no trade mark infringement or passing off in relation to polo trade marks has been unsuccessful.

Rosie Burbidge
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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When is an interim injunction justified?
A dispute between two fashion companies over the interpretation of a licence agreement has led to a detailed June 2024 High Court judgment

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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Why were AGA’s trade marks infringed by retrofitted products?
A company that marketed and sold modified AGA cookers infringed AGA’s trade marks. Get in touch if you re-sell or upcycle branded products

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 30, 20245 min read
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Can EU data protection law be used to stifle copyright enforcement?
Can EU data protection law be used to stifle copyright enforcement? The judgment concerned a dispute relating to data collected by Hadopi

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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A design invalidity counterclaim gets off the fence about Brexit impact
The continuing impact of Brexit on IP disputes was evident in a June 2024 design case decided by Mr Justice Zacaroli in the High Court

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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Why were the Builder trade marks revoked?
Seven UK registered trade marks revoked due to the word Builder lacking distinctive character in relation to software etc

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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No stay for maternity clothing unregistered design dispute
No stay in dispute re infringement of unregistered designs for maternity clothing. The defendant must file its Defence to the UK proceedings

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Why must Alaska keep paying licence fees despite Virgin de-branding?
Court of Appeal upholds finding in the Alaska Airlines and Virgin Group for trade mark licence dispute.

Rosie Burbidge
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Why did the Tour de France opposition fail?
Tour de France's trade mark opposition against TOUR DE X logo has failed at the EU General Court.

Rosie Burbidge
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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